General Orchid Care
Out of all the different types of orchids, which do you find is the easiest to grow?
It depends on particular setting where the orchid is to be grown. In warm climates, Vandas can be hung and watered by Mother Nature or by the grower a couple of times a week in bright light.
In a pool cage setting with bright light, Dendrobiums will thrive and bloom with minimal care. Keep it on the pot bound side; they do not like to be over-potted.
For northern climates, low light settings (lanais, covered porches, in the house) Phalaenopsis grow and thrive. Phalaenopsis should be grown under cover where they do not get rained on and water can be regulated. Plants grown outside can develop fungal and bacterial issues from water sitting in the crown of the plant. When grown in the house a day night temperature differential of 15-20 is necessary to initiate flowering in the fall and early winter months.
Why do orchids fall over? Is this how they act in nature? It seems like they would be damaged a lot in nature if this were the case.
In nature, it is not common for orchids to fall over because they are most often epiphytic and grow in trees. Their roots hold them securely to the tree.
Orchids like to be grown on the “crowded” side and do not like to be over-potted. This keeps the media from staying too wet but causes them to be top heavy. This is why many people drop their orchid that is growing in a plastic pot into a cover pot which is heavier. Clay and porcelain pots are the most common. If the orchid is falling over without the help of a breeze, then it is top heavy and probably too big for the pot; this means it needs to be re-potted.
How long will the blooms on my Phalaenopsis last?
Phalaenopsis blooms can last several months on a large plant with proper care. While enjoying blooms in the house, keep them on the dry side and do not over water as this will cause the bottom leaves to yellow.
How long will it take my Phalaenopsis to bloom again?
Usually, Phalaenopsis plants bloom during the cool season. Most Phalaenopsis plants flower every 8-12 months.
Out of all the different types of orchids, which do you find is the easiest to grow?
It depends on particular setting where the orchid is to be grown. In warm climates, Vandas can be hung and watered by Mother Nature or by the grower a couple of times a week in bright light.
In a pool cage setting with bright light, Dendrobiums will thrive and bloom with minimal care. Keep it on the pot bound side; they do not like to be over-potted.
For northern climates, low light settings (lanais, covered porches, in the house) Phalaenopsis grow and thrive. Phalaenopsis should be grown under cover where they do not get rained on and water can be regulated. Plants grown outside can develop fungal and bacterial issues from water sitting in the crown of the plant. When grown in the house a day night temperature differential of 15-20 is necessary to initiate flowering in the fall and early winter months.
Why do orchids fall over? Is this how they act in nature? It seems like they would be damaged a lot in nature if this were the case.
In nature, it is not common for orchids to fall over because they are most often epiphytic and grow in trees. Their roots hold them securely to the tree.
Orchids like to be grown on the “crowded” side and do not like to be over-potted. This keeps the media from staying too wet but causes them to be top heavy. This is why many people drop their orchid that is growing in a plastic pot into a cover pot which is heavier. Clay and porcelain pots are the most common. If the orchid is falling over without the help of a breeze, then it is top heavy and probably too big for the pot; this means it needs to be re-potted.
How long will the blooms on my Phalaenopsis last?
Phalaenopsis blooms can last several months on a large plant with proper care. While enjoying blooms in the house, keep them on the dry side and do not over water as this will cause the bottom leaves to yellow.
How long will it take my Phalaenopsis to bloom again?
Usually, Phalaenopsis plants bloom during the cool season. Most Phalaenopsis plants flower every 8-12 months.